and they will ask me what their elected officials are doing for them. they will want to know what you are doing to make things right for america's veterans, their families and communities. they have a good reason to ask him as today's generation of troops come home form work, they're unsure about the future, where will their jobs come from? what if they can't get the war out of their minds? what if they need a doctor now, but they can't wait to see one in a month? they want to know what massive cuts to defense budget will mean to small businesses and factories that supply defense contractors and honor veterans. will these businesses be shut down? what we can our national security because a weakened economy? these are tough questions. veterans need to know that the american legion and our elected officials are working hard to resolve these issues. these men and women have sacrificed in ways we are only beginning to understand. their families have and will, it's truly up to us to ensure their sacrifices are rewarded, the promise of a brighter future. that